IGNOU January 2026 re-registration deadline extends to March 15 with late fee

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has extended the last date for re-registration for the January 2026 session with a late fee. Candidates seeking admission to programmes offered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online modes can now submit their IGNOU re-registration forms till March 15, 2026.

Eligible candidates can register for the IGNOU January 2026 session through the official website, ignou.ac.in. Candidates have to pay a late fee of Rs 200 for IGNOU re-registration to apply for ODL and online programmes.

The IGNOU re-registration portal is open for Indian and international students. Earlier, the IGNOU January 2026 registration deadline was January 31, 2026, and it was later extended to February 15.

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The IGNOU January 2026 re-registration extension is for all notified programmes, except semester-based and certificate courses.

Candidates registering for the IGNOU January 2026 ODL programme have to upload a scanned photograph, signature, and scanned copies of their educational qualification, experience certificate, and category certificate (if applicable for SC, ST, or OBC candidates).

How to apply for IGNOU re-registration 2026?

Follow the instructions below to fill the IGNOU re-registration form for the January 2026 session.

• Visit the official website, ignou.ac.in
• Click on the link ‘Re-registration’ from the homepage.
• Enter your valid IGNOU user ID, password, and security pin.
• Click on the ‘Login’ link.
• Fill out the IGNOU January application and choose your course.
• Pay the re-registration fees plus the late fee in online mode.
• Submit the completed IGNOU application form and take a printout of it for your future use.